Youth Care Specialist (7217)

Lutheran Services Florida • Fort Myers, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a dedicated Youth Care Specialist to join their team and make a positive impact on the lives of youth aged 10-17. This direct service role involves supervising residents, ensuring a safe and secure environment, and providing guidance for educational and life skills development. The specialist will act as a role model, encouraging personal growth and well-being for each resident.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.
• Certified CPR/First Aid, crisis intervention within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for youth.
• Ensure daily security and up-keep of the facility.
• Implement and monitor client case plans as directed.
• Participate in in-service training sessions.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Supervise residents during activities, effectively managing their behavior.
• Assign and supervise chores.
• Prepare meals as needed.
• Screen clients, conduct initial intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys when directed.
• Complete required initial paperwork for clients.
• Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED